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Overcommiting project delivery dates is a cardinal sin that most businesses do in order to get the job. But is this a wise approach? Poorly delivered projects will result in either a loss economically to the supplying business or a disgruntled customer who doesn't get what they are expecting. Surely a better approach is to plan correctly and work with the client to help them understand why the timeline is what it is.